The Battle of Trafalgar_
The Battle of Trafalgar is a possibly lost 1911 American silent docudrama film that portrayed the 1805 victory of Great Britain’s Royal Navy over the combined naval forces of France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. The death of British Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson in that decisive sea battle was also depicted in this "one-reeler", which was directed by J. Searle Dawley and produced by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. The film starred Sydney Booth with Herbert Prior, James Gordon, Charles Ogle, and Laura Sawyer in supporting roles.
Starring
Sydney Booth, Herbert Prior, James Gordon
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Year context
The Battle of Trafalgar was released 115 years ago in 1911.
Overview
The Battle of Trafalgar is a possibly lost 1911 American silent docudrama film that portrayed the 1805 victory of Great Britain’s Royal Navy over the combine...
The Battle of Trafalgar is a War film.
CAST (6)
Sydney Booth
Admiral Lord Nelson
Herbert Prior
Lieutenant Prescott
JG
James Gordon
Captain Hardy
Charles Ogle
The Ship's Surgeon
Laura Sawyer
Lt. Prescott's Fiancée
WS
Willis Secord
Undetermined Role (unconfirmed)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Battle of Trafalgar about?
The Battle of Trafalgar is a possibly lost 1911 American silent docudrama film that portrayed the 1805 victory of Great Britain’s Royal Navy over the combined naval forces of France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. The death of British Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson in that decisive sea battle was also depicted in this "one-reeler", which was directed by J. Searle Dawley and produced by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. The film starred Sydney Booth with Herbert Prior, James Gordon, Charles Ogle, and Laura Sawyer in supporting roles.
Who stars in The Battle of Trafalgar?
The cast of The Battle of Trafalgar includes Sydney Booth, Herbert Prior, James Gordon, Charles Ogle, Laura Sawyer.
GENRES (1)
War
